ESSENTIAL NEWS FOR AGRI-RETAILERS
The Communicator
October 2023 Issue – See All
Navigating control: Balancing leadership and relationships
Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.
Great expectations
Canadian predictions for corn, soybeans, and wheat and the dickens of a time it may have as it plays out against the complex machinations of a global background.
Agriculture commodity markets in 2023 and beyond
A primer on navigating the complex terrain of agriculture commodity markets. Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.
Investing in the future of Canadian ag exports – disrupt logistics
In the August 2023 CAAR Communicator, I rambled at length on the dock worker strike disrupting British Columbia ports and essentially shutting down a significant volume of Canadian exports to Asia.
Moving Canada’s grain
CN and CPKC railroads detail their plans to provide Canada’s agricultural communities with the best possible service. But a port strike and continued episodes of wet weather can derail those plans.
CAAR News
CAAR is commited to: Unite, Educate & Advocate
CN to modernize 60 more locomotives
Working with Wabtec, the program will improve the fuel efficiency and performance of the railroad’s fleet.
Bee-cause they can
Company uses bees to apply, on demand, fungicide to plants.
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The Essentials for Agri-Retailers
Do you have a team member you want to recognize that has shown leadership in the adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship? This award is sponsored by Fertilizer Canada.

The 16th annual Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum (CFPF) hosted by Fertilizer Canada held its first session October 26, the next session will be held November 2.
On October 25, 2022, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent ( NOI2022-01) to inform stakeholders of its intention to disclose the names of applicants and registrants for certain pest control product regulatory activities.
CAAR is delighted to welcome Nikeisha Paul-Hunnighan to the Marketing, Communications & Event Management role with the association.
It's been a rough couple of years, but do you know someone who stood out and has made the extra effort for the ag retail industry? Someone who should be nominated for the Retailer Hall of Fame award. The Retailer Hall of Fame award recognizes an individual who has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance over time in serving his or her customers, industry, and association.
Monitoring stored grain isn’t a new idea. For years, grain handlers have climbed the ladder for a quick look or a smell test. (SPONSORED CONTENT)
The 2023 in-person CAAR Conference will provide you with an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest issues in ag retail -- there are several important issues facing the industry. Topics that will impact the future of the agriculture industry.